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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2026 · 11 MIN

Soul Sickness 2 - The Hidden Wound We All Carry

from The Soul Podcast - Tools For a Joyful Life · host Stacey Wheeler

Send us Fan Mail - In this episode I explore why modern life so often feels empty — the burnout, numbness, anxiety, and quiet loss of meaning that many of us carry despite full calendars and constant connection. If you’ve ever felt strangely hollow despite doing all the “right” things, this episode names what’s really happening beneath the surface and why the ancient idea of soul sickness helps explain our modern meaning crisis. You’ll gain compassion for yourself and others, plus a clearer path toward reconnection. By the end you’ll understand why this wisdom feels so relevant right now. Welcome to the second part of our three-episode series.Support the show and unlock bonus episodesfor $5+ patrons: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSoulPodSHOW NOTESFurther Listening:HumaNature Part 1 (from November, 2023)Quotes:“Care of the soul requires ongoing attention to every aspect of life. Essentially it is a cultivation of ordinary things in such a way that soul is nurtured and supported.” -Thomas Moore“The soul is not in the body; the body is in the soul.” -James Hillman“The disenchantment of the modern world is the price we have paid for our autonomy, but it has left us with a profound sense of alienation and meaninglessness.” -Richard TarnasSHOW NOTESQuotes:“We are in a meaning crisis because we have lost the ability to connect deeply with reality in a participatory way.” -John VervaekeSocial Media:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/soulpodstudioX @SoulPodcastShow Check Out The Soul Pod Video Channels:The SoulPod on RumbleThe SoulPod on YouTube Support the showHas the show made a difference for you? Click this link for ways you can support the show. 

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